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Hardware Engineering Intern

Cisco entry internship

Salary

$44,000 - $185,000 per year

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Description

The Hardware Group at Cisco is looking for an intern to assist with the design and validation of a server sub-system. You will work independently on assigned tasks, participate in cross-functional meetings and teams, and contribute to creating functional specifications and technical documentation.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the design and validation of a server sub-system
  • Ensure design meets functional specs
  • Work independently on assigned tasks
  • Participate as a valuable team member to deliver quality products on time
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams
  • Participate in creating functional specifications and technical documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
  • Qualifying education should be in Hardware Engineering or a related field
  • Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship
  • Experience creating test scripts in Python
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers
  • Familiarity with design tools such as Cadence Concept and Allegro
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Paid time away (10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year)
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • hardware validation
  • lab equipment
  • Cadence Concept
  • Allegro
  • communication skills
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